Best Melissa K. Norris 5th Generation Homesteader Podcasts (2024)

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EP: 427 Save Big on Animal Feed: Historical Fodder for Today w/ Deanne Converse 48:56

6d ago48:56

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Join me with my guest Deanne Converse as we discuss ways to become more self-sustainable with our livestock feed costs. Deanne is sharing her years of experience in feeding livestock without the feed store. With the rise in feed costs over the past few years, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss. We’re not only talking about how to feed cattl…

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EP: 426 Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics): Livestock 1:06:38

7d ago1:06:38

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Join me as I continue on in this Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics). Today’s episode is all about the basics of raising livestock, and I’ll heavily focus on cattle. If you’ve ever wanted to raise your own grass-fed, grass-finished beef then this is the podcast for you. I’m giving you all the basics you need in today’s episode, plus many l…

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EP: 425 Seed Freedom & Resilience Why Open Pollinated Is More Important than Ever Siskiyou Seeds 58:52

14d ago58:52

58:52

Join me and my guest, Don Tipping from Siskiyou Seeds as we discuss the history of seeds and seed saving and how it’s changed over the past 100 years. Our conversation takes a deep dive into how seed companies source their seed (this may surprise you!) and how to know you’re getting quality seeds with the exact characteristics you want. For more in…

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EP: 424 Growing Fruit Trees Fast with Susan Poizner 1:02:45

26d ago1:02:45

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Join me and my guest, Susan Poizner, as we discuss the basics of growing fruit trees. With a few tips under your belt, you’ll know what fruit tree varieties will work best for your climate, when to plant your trees, and the nine tips for getting your fruit trees to grow fast! Susan also covers some mistakes to avoid when planting new fruit trees an…

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EP: 423 Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics): Gardening 41:56

28d ago41:56

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Join me as I continue on in this Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics). Today’s episode is all about the basics of gardening. Which ultimately means understanding the basics of soil. You don’t have to be a soil expert, or a biochemist to understand how to know if your soil is good (or how to amend it, if needed). However, if you don’t pay at…

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EP: 422 The Medicinal Benefits of Mushrooms with Dr. Christopher Hobbs 1:07:38

1M ago1:07:38

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Join me for this podcast interview with Dr. Christopher Hobbs as we discuss the health benefits of mushrooms. The benefits are vast, and when you consider that you can easily grow mushrooms at home (or forage for them nearly everywhere), it gets even more exciting. Ever since I found healing from stomach acid and ulcers by changing the food I ate, …

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EP: 421 Growing Nut Trees on a Homestead Scale (What You Need to Know) 49:53

1M ago49:53

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One of the crops that’s easily overlooked for growing a sustainable food source on the homestead is the nut tree. As with fruit trees, once a nut tree is established, it can produce food for your family for decades (and even generations) to come. Learn which nut trees are best for your homestead needs with David Hughes from Rock Bridge Trees. He’s …

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EP: 420 Homesteading 101: Back to the Basics Series 26:27

2M ago26:27

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Join me for this podcast series on Homesteading 101: Back to the Basics. We know countless people are joining this homesteading movement, and I would like to hold the door open and welcome you in. In this series we’ll be discussing the five pillars of homesteading: gardening, livestock, homestead cooking, preserving and herbal medicine. Though this…

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EP: 419 GMO Seeds & The Recent Changes You Need to Be Aware Of 30:26

2M ago30:26

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For the first time ever, genetically modified seeds have been made available to the common gardener for home use. I’ve been hearing from many home gardeners how excited they are to grow this new variety of tomato in their home garden, which to be honest, surprises me. Which makes me wonder if everyone knows exactly what GMO seeds are, and if we oug…

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EP: 418 What You NEED to Know About Bug Out Bags 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Are you under the impression that you live in a pretty secure area, free of threats from natural disasters or wide-spread emergencies? I invite you to listen to today’s podcast and you may reconsider just how prepared you and your family are. Emergencies happen in the blink of an eye, and if you’re not ready, they can be catastrophic. Join me with …

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EP: 417 Don't Wait! Planning Your Medicinal Herb Garden 29:32

2M ago29:32

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Now is the time to be thinking about your medicinal herb gardens. When planning to stock your herbal medicine cabinets, the planning starts well before harvest. Whether you’re growing your own medicinal herbs, just getting started with an herb garden, or purchasing herbs, tinctures, or other herbal remedies already made, now is the time to plan to …

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EP: 416 Truth About Meat Labels & Regenerative Farming with White Oak Pastures 48:18

3M ago48:18

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With meat labeling laws being changed right before our eyes, it's getting harder and harder to trust where our meat is coming from, and how it was raised and processed. Will Harris and his daughter Jenni from White Oak Pastures share the steps consumers can take to regain control over the food industry. For more information and any links mentioned …

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EP: 415 The Gut-Brain Connection w/ Dr. Mayer 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

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Let's dive into the gut-brain connection and how to improve our gut for better overall health and wellness. If you've been around here for any length of time, you know we discuss the importance of our gut health. 70-80% of our gut health is located in our gut. So what we eat, food-wise, not only affects our digestion and overall health, but our imm…

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EP: 414 Health Update & the Need for Margin in Our Lives 49:59

3M ago49:59

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This week I’m sharing my health update (post surgery) as well as my battle with a 35 day virus(es). I’m also sharing my need for margin, and some of the health changes I’m making in 2024. If you find yourself nearing burnout, don’t wait until it finally happens to make necessary changes in your life. This is so important not only for mental health,…

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EP: 413 What Happens in Winter When You Double Your Cattle Herd 24:31

4M ago24:31

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This past week we were running our cattle herd through the system for getting tags (which helps track lineage), castration and overall wellbeing. Having a larger operation has meant some changes for these practices. If you’re thinking about raising cattle, I highly recommend you listen to today’s podcast as I’m sharing some of the differences betwe…

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EP: 412 The Nourishing Asian Kitchen with Sophia Eng 51:44

4M ago51:44

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Join me with Sophia Eng, author of The Nourishing Asian Kitchen, as we discuss her journey into homesteading, motherhood, homeschooling, blogging and becoming a cookbook author. No doubt you’ve heard of the Nourishing Traditions cookbook by Sally Fallon. Sophia took her inspiration from there and recreated over 100 traditional Asian recipes that ha…

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EP: 411 My Health Update and Need for Surgery 31:43

5M ago31:43

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As promised, in today’s episode I’m spilling the beans on the health issues I’ve been having for the past few years. Turns out, what I thought was a damaged muscle turned out to be a tumor. By the time you’re hearing this, I should be happily recovering from surgery and will be sure to give you an update once I’m able. In this episode, I’m also sha…

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EP: 410 Our Broken Food System 23:17

5M ago23:17

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I’ve been traveling for the past two weeks. In fact, in about a 14 day period, I was only home a few of those days. What I noticed was the huge lack of healthy food available in many parts of the United States. I’ve become quite accustomed to what’s available in my own slice of the world, and I can easily forget that not everyone has available to t…

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EP 409: How Much $$ Can YOU REALLY Make Homesteading 35:45

6M ago35:45

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Welcome back to part two of my series on answering your questions. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a bit more of the “behind-the-scenes” of what it takes to run my business. From how much time per day I spend on my job, to how many people I have working with me. Plus how to create a homestead that can sustain itself financially and all the differen…

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EP: 408 - Answering Your Questions: Homesteading Edition 44:55

6M ago44:55

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Welcome back to another episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast. In today’s episode, I’ll be answering your questions from social media. All these questions pertain to homesteading, so we’re calling this the “Homesteading Edition” and I’ll be back next week to answer more of your questions pertaining to the financial side of homesteading and runnin…

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EP: 407 - Creating a No-Waste Kitchen w/ Mary's Nest 1:08:14

6M ago1:08:14

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Have you ever wondered how people manage to grocery shop, cook from-scratch meals for their family, and have no waste coming out of their homes? They make it look so easy! Though it might not be easy, it is simple. Join me for today’s podcast with special guest, Mary Shrader from Mary’s Nest as we discuss the skills that were passed down to us from…

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EP: 406 Can You SAFELY Can Previously Frozen Foods? 28:10

7M ago28:10

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Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to can previously frozen foods? I’m here to tell you it is, but with a few caveats. There are certain foods I wouldn’t feel comfortable canning after it has been frozen (and I’ll share why in the podcast), but there are also a few things you want to consider before tossing those precious veggies into the freezer.…

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EP: 405 Medicinal Herbs & Their Uses with Kaylee Richardson 52:35

7M ago52:35

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Come hang out with me and Kaylee Richardson (from The Honeystead) as we discuss our favorite medicinal herbs and their uses. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit melissaknorris.com/405.By Melissa K Norris

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EP: 404 Herbal Secret - Do this Daily to Reduce Stress & Overwhelm 53:38

8M ago53:38

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What is an adaptogen and why should you consider incorporating them into your daily routine? Learn about adaptogen herbs and how they can be used to help support your body on a daily basis, including what adaptogens to use, where to buy them, and how to use them. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit melissaknorris.com…

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EP: 402 Bridging Heritage and Health: Hunting 101 59:37

8M ago59:37

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Join me for today’s episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast with hunting expert Chris Gilmour. For many, hunting brings up negative connotations or even sadness. My guest can completely understand that as he wasn't raised with hunting as I was. In fact, he was even a vegetarian for eight years! Listen in to this episode because we’re discussing all…

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Melissa K. Norris 5th Generation Homesteader Podcasts

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EP: 427 Save Big on Animal Feed: Historical Fodder for Today w/ Deanne Converse 48:56

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EP: 426 Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics): Livestock 1:06:38

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EP: 425 Seed Freedom & Resilience Why Open Pollinated Is More Important than Ever Siskiyou Seeds 58:52

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EP: 424 Growing Fruit Trees Fast with Susan Poizner 1:02:45

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EP: 423 Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics): Gardening 41:56

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EP: 422 The Medicinal Benefits of Mushrooms with Dr. Christopher Hobbs 1:07:38

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EP: 421 Growing Nut Trees on a Homestead Scale (What You Need to Know) 49:53

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EP: 420 Homesteading 101: Back to the Basics Series 26:27

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EP: 419 GMO Seeds & The Recent Changes You Need to Be Aware Of 30:26

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EP: 418 What You NEED to Know About Bug Out Bags 54:06

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EP: 417 Don't Wait! Planning Your Medicinal Herb Garden 29:32

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EP: 416 Truth About Meat Labels & Regenerative Farming with White Oak Pastures 48:18

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EP: 415 The Gut-Brain Connection w/ Dr. Mayer 1:03:33

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EP: 414 Health Update & the Need for Margin in Our Lives 49:59

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EP: 413 What Happens in Winter When You Double Your Cattle Herd 24:31

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EP: 412 The Nourishing Asian Kitchen with Sophia Eng 51:44

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EP: 411 My Health Update and Need for Surgery 31:43

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EP: 410 Our Broken Food System 23:17

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EP 409: How Much $$ Can YOU REALLY Make Homesteading 35:45

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EP: 408 - Answering Your Questions: Homesteading Edition 44:55

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EP: 407 - Creating a No-Waste Kitchen w/ Mary's Nest 1:08:14

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EP: 406 Can You SAFELY Can Previously Frozen Foods? 28:10

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EP: 405 Medicinal Herbs & Their Uses with Kaylee Richardson 52:35

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EP: 404 Herbal Secret - Do this Daily to Reduce Stress & Overwhelm 53:38

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EP: 402 Bridging Heritage and Health: Hunting 101 59:37

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